Philippine officials said Thursday the death toll from widespread flooding and devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi in the country’s central region had risen to at least 114. Most of the deaths were reported in the central province of Cebu, which was pummeled by Kalmaegi on Tuesday, setting off flash floods and causing a river and other waterways to overflow, said authorities.

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Fishermen missing in Vietnam as Philippines mourns dead from Typhoon Kalmaegi

Fishermen missing in Vietnam as Philippines mourns dead from Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi has struck Vietnam with powerful winds and heavy rain after causing over 100 deaths in the Philippines. On Thursday, three fishermen went missing in Vietnam's Quang Ngai province. Authorities evacuated more than 537,000 people due to rising floodwaters and landslides. Vietnam's central provinces were already dealing with record-breaking rains. Kalmaegi brought winds up to 220 kilometers per hour and waves up to 3 meters high. In the Philippines, the typhoon killed at least 114 people and displaced over 560,000. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of emergency, allowing faster emergency fund disbursement.

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